Don Shula resort, Miami, 2011
Miami Lakes’s story
26 years in pictures
Census counts: 9,809 in 1980, 30,467 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2011 and 4 maps from 1949 on.
- 2000Miami Lakes is settled
Photo: Farragutful · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
33,067
2025 Census estimate · +8.6% since 2020
Typical home
$653K
+1.1% in a year
Household income
$102K
median
Median age
41.3
years
Jobs based here
23,239
A job hub
TownGrade
B+
#62 of 634 in FL
Is Miami Lakes a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Miami Lakes grades B+ overall, ranked 62nd of 634 in Florida. The median household earns $102K and residents are healthier than 83% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. What holds it back is price: the typical home is worth about $653K, 8.5 years of the Miami metro’s $77K median household income. Miami Lakes’ January low is 58°F, where Florida’s towns sit at 51°F and U.S. towns at 22°F. Miami Lakes's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 99% of U.S. towns. On history, just 23 of Florida’s 779 towns do worse.
What makes Miami Lakes stand out
Where Miami Lakes beats most towns.
WalkabilityA−
More walkable than 81% of U.S. towns
2.1% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
MIAMI-DADE schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Graham Education Center | PK–8 | 1,404 |
| Miami Lakes K-8 Center | PK–8 | 1,196 |
| Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School | PK–8 | 578 |
SchoolsB+
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
A job hub
Every workday, about 21,996 people come to Miami Lakes for work
Where Miami Lakes’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
23,239jobs based in Miami Lakes
9%of working residents work in town
10 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Miami Lakes grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Florida), ordered by how far Miami Lakes is from typical.
Its grades run from A for jobs and income (better than 91% of comparable towns) to D− for cost of living (better than 1%), so the B+ overall blends very different results.
Cost of livingD−Open →Jobs & income23,239 jobs based hereAOpen →HealthPalmetto General Hospital 1.4 miles awayA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 14.5 of 20; 3.5% of households have no carA−Open →SchoolsB+Open →Hazard riskhurricanes tops the listCOpen →SafetyBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2 miles of trails; 3% conserved landBOpen →History2 notable people born hereD−Open →Civic life1.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 91° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market61 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 41.3–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 85 attractions →Hard Rock Stadium and 69 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Miami Lakes. Close and well known come first.
Big draw6 mi Stadium & arenaHard Rock Stadium
Big draw12 mi Stadium & arenaNu Stadium
Big draw12 mi Stadium & arenaKaseya Center
11 mi Stadium & arenaLoanDepot Park
15 mi National ParkEverglades National Park778K visitors a year
17 mi Stadium & arenaAmerant Bank ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Hard Rock Stadium: elisfkc2, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Nu Stadium: Cuban Boy, CC0 · Kaseya Center: jjron, GFDL 1.2 · LoanDepot Park: Roberto Coquis, CC BY 2.0 · Everglades National Park: Everglades NPS from Homestead, Florida, United States, Public domain · Amerant Bank Arena: Yanjipy, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Miami Lakes: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Miami Lakes, and how to reach them.
PowerFPL14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMiami-Dade Water and Sewer DepartmentNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Florida you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMiami-Dade Supervisor of ElectionsMiami-Dade County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2026
ZIP codes33014, 33016, 3301833014 47% · 33016 28% · 33018 25%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Miami Lakes.
Miami Lakes draws workers from Hialeah and beyond, fares better on crime within Florida than nationally and has more 90° days than nearly all U.S. towns.
HousingCost of living grade D−
Miami Lakes’ grade for cost of living is a D−
At 8.5 years of the Miami metro’s $77K median household income, the typical home (about $653K) costs more against local pay than in 90% of Florida towns; that ratio is one input to its D− for cost of living. Home values rose 37% in five years, to about $653K, against 19% across Florida.
Miami Lakes’ median rent is $2,120 a month. The typical Miami Lakes home is worth about $653,000, up 1.1% in a year, 74% above the Florida typical home. 60% of Miami Lakes households own their home.
$653KZillow home value
| Miami Lakes | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $2,120 a month | $1,647 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 60% | 72% | 73% |
Typical home value
Miami Lakes$653K
Florida$375K
Market temperature
61
days on market
95.6%
sale-to-list price
+1.1%
value change, 1 year
23
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SchoolsB+
Miami Lakes’ public schools outperform 72% of Florida districts
Its public schools are run by the Miami-Dade school district. Two of its 14 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
72%of FL districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Graham Education CenterLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 1,404 | A− |
| Barbara Goleman Senior HighLargest public high schoolGrades 8–12 | Grades 8–12 | 2,973 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Most working residents commute out of Miami Lakes
23,239 jobs are based in Miami Lakes, 1.6 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in.
Most working residents leave Miami Lakes for work: only 9% work in town. The average trip to work in Miami Lakes is 33 minutes. The top destinations are Miami (18%), Hialeah (9%) and Doral (5%).
9%work in town
| Miami Lakes | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $102,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 6% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 8.7% | 5% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Miami Lakes9%
Miami18%
Hialeah9%
Doral5%
Medley3%
10 mi
median commute distance
23,239
jobs based in Miami Lakes
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 81% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthA−
A smaller share of adults in Miami Lakes have been diagnosed with depression than in the typical Florida or U.S. town
Its widest gap with Florida is COPD: 3.3% of its 24,927 adults have COPD, against 7.2% statewide. Its A− for health tops all 3 graded neighbors; Country Club (B) comes closest.
12% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Miami Lakes. Miami Lakes beats the Florida average on 19 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 28% of adults have high blood pressure in Miami Lakes.
83%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Miami Lakes | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 18% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 16% | 17% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 14% | 8.1% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 7.1% | 13% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Florida
19 better11 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Miami Lakes | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with COPD | 3.3% | 7.2% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.8% | 12.7% |
| More uninsured adults | 20.9% | 15.9% |
Palmetto General Hospital
1.4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
83rd
percentile among FL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
In Miami Lakes, expect mild winters and hot summers
The Hialeah weather station, 7 miles away, records that about 91 days a year reach 90°, more than in 95% of U.S. towns. January nights average 58.2°, milder than in 100% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 90.7°.
Miami Lakes has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Snow is almost unheard of.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter60–78°
Spring66–84°
Summer75–91°
Fall71–86°
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
OutdoorsB
Conserved land covers 2.9% of Miami Lakes
1.8 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Miami Lakes Park, at 27 acres.
#333for trails in FL
| Miami Lakes | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.9% | 3% | 4.3% |
2.9%
conserved · 120 of 4,158 acres
1.8 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Miami Lakes Park | — | 27 |
| 2. Royal Oaks Park | — | 21 |
| 3. Miami Lakes Picnic Park West | — | 9 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Who lives here
Younger than Florida overall
People 65 and older are 15% of residents (21% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 43% of residents (38% statewide). Miami Lakes has grown 8.6% since 2020, to 33,067 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 44% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 34% across Florida.
41.3median age · FL 42.6
| Miami Lakes | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 44% | 31% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 15% | 20% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 20% | 20% | 22% |
Miami LakesFloridaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school22%
Some college14%
Associate’s13%
Bachelor’s27%
Graduate17%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±1.4 points. Across Florida, 50.9% of residents are women.
| Miami Lakes | FL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.3% | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9% | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.2% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.9% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.2% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.4% | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.8% | 9.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.1% | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 21.7% | 27.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.2% | 18.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.3% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 26.8% | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 17% | 12.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
High risk in Miami Lakes, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities. Since 1999, 79 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Miami Lakes.
62risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland flooding
79
paid flood claims since 1999
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SafetyB
Less crime per resident in Miami Lakes than in 59% of U.S. towns
At 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports less crime than 76% of Florida’s graded towns. Reported crimes fell from 496 to 281 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
Only 7 of the 132 Florida towns we compare have a lower violent crime rate than Miami Lakes.
59%of U.S. towns report more crimeBSafety Grade
| Miami Lakes | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.4 per 1,000 residents | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 7.9 per 1,000 residents | 12.6 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Miami Lakes0.4
Florida2.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Miami Lakes7.9
Florida10.8
U.S.15.5
59th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
76th
percentile among FL towns
14
violent crimes reported in 2025
267
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Miami Lakes
20pages on Miami Lakes
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 72% of FL districts · 14 schoolsSafetyB0.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than FL on 19 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingD−$653K typical home · up 1.1% in a yearWork & commuteA$102K median household income · 23,239 jobs hereNatural hazardsCFEMA risk higher than 62% of U.S. communities · hurricanes
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
29 within 15 miles of the center of Miami Lakes
Antigua College InternationalUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Miami LakesIn town$13,400 tuitionFlorida Memorial UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Miami Gardens3.1 mi$20,174 tuitionFlorida International UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Miami11.2 mi$6,565 in-state tuition
About 9 of every 100 Miami Lakes residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Florida.
College town
Antigua College International calls Miami Lakes home
College Scorecard · IPEDS
About Miami Lakes
Town in the state of Florida, United States
Miami Lakes, officially the Town of Miami Lakes, is an incorporated town in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The town is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 30,467.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 2000
- Area
- 6.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3 ft
- Area code
- 305
Miami Lakes’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Miami Lakes.
At #62 in FL, it grades higher overall than all 3 graded towns on its borders; Palm Springs North (B−) comes closest.
HialeahCountry ClubPalm Springs NorthMiami Lakes
How the neighbors grade
| Town | FL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Lakes | #62 | B+ | D− | B | B+ | A− |
| Hialeah | #406 | C | D | C+ | B+ | C+ |
| Country Club | #243 | C+ | D | — | B+ | B |
| Palm Springs North | #203 | B− | D− | — | B+ | B− |
Country Club and Palm Springs North report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Miami Lakes with a neighbor →
Questions about Miami Lakes
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Miami Lakes, FL a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Miami Lakes grades B+ overall, better than 66% of U.S. towns and #62 of 634 in Florida. It grades A− for health, B for safety and B+ for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Miami Lakes, FL expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D−.
What is Miami Lakes, FL known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Gwen Graham and Adrian Cardenas.